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Why to avoid Core 2 engineering sample processors
Why to avoid Core 2 engineering sample processors
Engineering Samples Everyone loves Intel ES (Engineering Sample) processors, don't they? They used to be very limited units used within Intel and sent to select (lucky) reviewers. For years, everyone has been chasing for these processors since they used to have their multipliers unlocked . Now, ...
Intel i7-920 Nehalem Processor Review @ Tweaknews.net
Intel i7-920 Nehalem Processor Review @ Tweaknews.net
tweaknews.net — Date: December 11th, 2008 Article by: Nathan Glentworth (Owner / Head Editor) Product was submitted by: Intel... (more) Intel i7-920 Nehalem Processor Review @ Tweaknews.net
Intel X58 Smackover - DX58SO
Intel X58 Smackover - DX58SO
bjorn3d.com — Every once in a while Intel, comes out with a phenomenal performing motherboard with a chipset and... CPU to match. We going to look at such a product, the Smackover X58 Motherboard. (more) Intel X58 Smackover - DX58SO
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techarp.com — Counterfeit Intel Retail Processors Note : This article was adapted from a Hardspell.com report ChampionLLY, and edited... by Dr. Adrian Wong. As most people know, an original Intel retail (boxed) processor not only comes with an original cooler, it also ... (more) " + Title + "
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  • JustJosh JustJosh
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    I didn't know the Core 2 series did this with their engineering samples. I will avoid them in the future.
    Posted 12/6/2008 respond (flag)
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